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198. MADVS – Master of Arts in Development Studies
- MADVS – Master of Arts in Development Studies
Particulars | Details |
Programme Type | Degree |
Mode | Open Distance Learning |
School | School of Extension and Development Studies |
Duration | Minimum Duration: 24 Months • Maximum Duration: 48 Months |
Medium | English |
Specialization | Development Studies |
Eligibility | Graduation in any discipline. Students who have completed PGDDVS can take lateral entry into the 2nd Year of MADVS through credit transfer. |
Fee Structure | Rs. 7,500/- per year + Registration Fee & Development Fee as applicable |
Programme Coordinators | Prof. P.V.K. Sasidhar • Prof. B.K. Pattanaik • Prof. Nehal A. Farooquee |
Contact Details | Prof. P.V.K. Sasidhar – pvksasidhar@ignou.ac.in, Ph: 011-29571665 |
Course Structure
Year – 1
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
MDV-101 | Introduction to Development and Development Theories | 6 |
MDV-102 | Dynamics of Development | 6 |
MDV-103 | Issues and Challenges of Development | 6 |
MDV-104 | Gender and Development | 6 |
MDV-106 | Research Methodology in Development Studies | 6 |
MDV-109 | Development in India – An Overview | 6 |
MEDS-041 | Introduction to Urban Development | 6 |
MEDS-042 | Issues and Challenges in Urban Planning and Development | 6 |
Year – 2
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
MDV-105 | Development Planning and Management | 6 |
MDV-108 | Development Communication and Extension | 6 |
MDV-110 | Training and Development | 6 |
MDV-111 | Local Self Governance and Development | 6 |
MDV-115 | Health and Development | 6 |
MDVP-117 | Project Work (Elective) | 6 |